Quiz on John Dewey and His Educational Philosophy

What year was John Dewey born?

• 1855

• 1870

• 1859

• 1865

In which city did John Dewey die?

• New York

• Burlington

• Boston

• Chicago

What is the main focus of Dewey's philosophy?

• Empiricism

• Rationalism

• Idealism

• Pragmatism

Which of the following is NOT one of the stages of Dewey's educational scheme?

• Play period

• Reflective attention

• Spontaneous attention

• Structured learning

What type of education does Dewey advocate for?

• Traditional education

• Standardized education

• Experiential education

• Authoritarian education

What is the aim of education according to Dewey?

• Memorization of facts

• Standardized testing

• Creating values

• Fixed aims

Which book was published by Dewey in 1916?

• The child and the curriculum

• The school and society

• Democracy and education

• Experience and education

What method of teaching emphasizes learning by doing?

• Socratic method

• Lecture method

• Direct instruction

• Project method

How does Dewey describe the role of the teacher?

• Strict disciplinarian

• Democratic guide

• Authoritarian figure

• Passive observer

What does Dewey mean by 'school is a miniature society'?

• Schools should have no rules

• Schools should be isolated

• Schools should reflect societal values

• Schools should be large